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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.44, 1,607.28 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.44, 1,607.28 and 377.96 is: 566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.44 : 1,607.28 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.44/1,607.28 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.44x = 1,607.28 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.44x = 607,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,483.53/1,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.98

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